{"id":1446327,"date":"2026-05-05T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1446327"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:05:59","slug":"match-preview-crystal-palace-vs-shakhtar-donetsk-07-05-26-europa-conference-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-crystal-palace-vs-shakhtar-donetsk-07-05-26-europa-conference-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Palace vs Shakhtar Donetsk: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crystal Palace<\/a> host Shakhtar Donetsk in a Conference League<\/a> clash that pits the Premier League side’s attacking intent against the Ukrainian champions’ technical efficiency. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sides meet at Selhurst Park, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, 7 May. After Palace’s 3-1 victory in the reverse fixture just days ago, all eyes are on whether Shakhtar can turn the tables or if the Eagles will assert their dominance once more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent statistics and head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Crystal Palace to win again, given their dominance in chance creation and their strong performance in the previous meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Crystal Palace to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/7 @ Betfred<\/a>
(63.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Palace to win because they created over double the big chances of Shakhtar this season (53 vs 23) and won 3-1 away in the last meeting. Their attacking output and home advantage give them a clear edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Betfred<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here as Palace have underperformed their defensive xG and Shakhtar have scored in every group match so far. Both teams found the net in their previous clash, and both carry a clinical attacking threat.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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